Construction accident seriously injures man

A 60-year-old man was taken to a hospital in serious condition after a porch overhang fell on him late this morning on the Far South Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

The victim was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious condition following the construction accident, which occurred at 11:30 a.m. in the 8300 block of South Lyon Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Police News Affairs Officer Jose Estrada said the victim suffered back and neck injuries during the collapse.